Retail sales rise for third month, but slide feared without new relief
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans increased their retail purchases by 1.2% in July, with solid gains in appliances and clothing, restoring sales to their level before the novel coronavirus pandemic erupted in March. Sales at retail stores and restaurants have risen…
Good time to buy: Why mortgage rates are so low
Mortgage rates have been at a historic low over the last few months.
La Crosse Police continue to strengthen policies, practices
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - The La Crosse Police Department is continuing the pledge made by Chief Kudron to review internal policies and practices. The department identified areas of improvement in its "Policies and Practices Report" and took the following…
Ruffed grouse are exposed to West Nile but flushing it from bodies, study finds
MADISON, Wis. (WKBT) — Ruffed grouse are being exposed to the West Nile Virus but are surviving and flushing the virus out of their bodies, according to a surveillance project. Blood samples collected from ruffed grouse that hunters harvested in…
La Crosse County Health Department unveils new process to comprehend COVID-19 spread
La Crosse County Health Department unveils new process to comprehend COVID-19 spread
Wisconsin ag department seeks applications for youth council
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is accepting applications from high school seniors for the new Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. Self-nominations, which have an Aug. 21 deadline, include a one-page application, resume, 300-word essay,…
UN Security Council drubs US resolution to extend Iran embargo indefinitely
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council resoundingly defeated a U.S. resolution Friday for an indefinite extension of the U.N. arms embargo on Iran. The Trump administration received support from only one country. The vote in the 15-member council…
'We need our city to have our back': Java Vino owner says La Crosse road project comes with little warning
The pandemic has been a huge hurdle for La Crosse business owners, but now some businesses on State Road are up against a literal roadblock.
Third suspect arrested in June 11 Sparta slaying
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — A third suspect has been arrested in connection with the June 11 slaying of Anthony Koopman in Sparta. Eric Borges, 32, of Milwaukee was arrested at about 10:30 p.m. Aug. 12 in Milwaukee in connection with the…
Man charged with killing 2 Wisconsin men disputes 2 charges
KINGSTON, Mo. (AP) — Attorneys for a Missouri man accused of killing two Wisconsin brothers are seeking to have two charges against him dropped. Garland Nelson, of Braymer, is charged with killing Nicholas and Justin Diemel, of Shawano County, Wisconsin,…
La Crosse Area YMCA now accepting reservations 3 days in advance
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - La Crosse Area Family YMCA members can now register to use the facility three days in advance, beginning today, August 14. Reservations will open at 7 p.m. Friday, August 14 for us of the facility…
Foxconn's $100 million pledge to university largely unmet
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The University of Wisconsin-Madison has received less than 1% of the money that Taiwan-based Foxconn Technology Group pledged to it two years ago amid the electronics giant's expansion plans in Wisconsin. Foxconn in August 2018 committed…
Local mental health experts say the pandemic could lead to more teen suicides
Local mental health experts say the pandemic could lead to more teen suicides
Generous donation helps area veterans
Veterans in our community are getting some extra support thanks to a generous donation.
Zoom event helps parents navigate upcoming school year, online learning
In past years parents had a little more say about their children's education, but the pandemic is limiting their options, which can be overwhelming.
